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. 1999 Nov;89(11):1741-4.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.89.11.1741.

Effects of a community-based intervention on physical activity: the Pawtucket Heart Health Program

C B Eaton  1 , K L Lapane, C E Garber, K M Gans, T M Lasater, R A Carleton
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Effects of a community-based intervention on physical activity: the Pawtucket Heart Health Program

C B Eaton et al. Am J Public Health. 1999 Nov.

Abstract

Objectives: The effect of a community-based physical activity program in Pawtucket, RI, was evaluated relative to one in a comparison community.

Methods: Cross-sectional surveys of 7529 residents of Pawtucket, RI, and 7732 residents of the comparison city were conducted at 2-year intervals during 7 years of intervention.

Results: There were no differences in self-reported knowledge of the benefits of physical activity, attempts to increase exercise, or prevalence of physical inactivity between Pawtucket and the comparison community.

Conclusions: Future community-based physical activity interventions should attempt to involve a wider range of individuals.

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